MECHANICAL ENGINEER-ONSITE

Schneider Packaging Equipment; Brewerton (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/HSA/FSA

Vision

401k

Company paid Life and AD&D

Optional Life Insurance

Job summary

Schneider Packaging Equipment, a leader in end‑of‑line packaging automation, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop project systems as part of a dedicated team. You will deepen product knowledge, evaluate processes, and deliver high‑quality mechanical solutions aligned with company standards.

Requirements include a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 3+ years in a design‑build manufacturing environment, and experience with design software.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in a design-build manufacturing environment as a mechanical engineer.
• Advanced training/education in engineering, leadership and project management preferred.
• Microsoft technology and relevant design and life cycle management software.
• Travel required may include field support for customers to ensure satisfactory operation of machines, vendor support, training and/or trade show support. Approximately 10-20%.
• Build professional skills through continued training, education and networking events.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Design: Design equipment using established design and drafting standards.
• Develop new mechanisms and machine designs based on the needs of industry and current technologies.
• Incorporate ancillary equipment into design projects.
• Recommend improvements in the company’s offerings and work procedures utilizing the Action Request and EAR process.
• Execute projects within established budget, schedules, and Quality Plans.
• Identify issues and provide corrective actions to keep projects on track and within defined project scope.
• Communicate designs with other areas of the company to allow for the efficient design, manufacture, and startup of the equipment.
• Provide mechanical design direction through installation and startup in the field until the customer has accepted the system. Traveling onsite if deemed necessary.
• Communication: Communicate in a manner that assures clarity and understanding with both internal and external customers.
• Attend all department and process driven meetings.
• Contribute, as a member of a team of design professionals, to achieve project, department, and company goals.
• Travel required may include field support for customers to ensure satisfactory operation of machines, vendor support, training and/or trade show support. Approximately 10-20%.
• Build professional skills through continued training, education and networking events.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project management

Communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft technology

Life cycle management software

Job description

About this position

Base Salary Range: $70k-115k

Annual Bonus: N/A

Reports to - Engineering Manager or Team Lead

At Schneider Packaging Equipment Company, Inc. (“Schneider”), we believe innovation starts with the consumer. This approach has propelled our success in developing real-world solutions that allow us to automate the supply of life’s products. With over 50 years of industry problem-solving in end-of-line automation, Schneider is a leading manufacturer of case packing and robotic palletizing solutions. Headquartered in Upstate New York, we design state-of-the‑art machinery for customers in industries such as: food and beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, personal care, plastics, and paper.

Schneider is now a part of the Pacteon family of companies. Our continued growth has allowed us to really be our Customer’s one source for end of line packaging solutions.

ABOUT PACTEON

Pacteon Group provides one source for best‑in‑class automation focused on end of line packaging solutions, providing the highest‑level customer experience. Through a broad range of robotic and non‑robotic equipment, ability to integrate solutions seamlessly across portfolio companies, and full sales and service coverage, Pacteon is uniquely positioned to design flexible and custom solutions for your automation needs. For more information on Pacteon, please visit www.pacteon.com .

OUR CORE VALUES

We believe and live our Core Values, our IPACT:

Integrity

Pride

Accountability

Customer Service

Teamwork

Our Pacteon Promise is “We make it right”. As our customer’s one source for end‑of‑line packaging solutions, everyone plays an important role to make that happen.

We provide internal growth paths for our employees and support them in their professional development goals. Diversity is important to us; we are proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer striving for innovation and growth both for our employees and our Company.

SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

Design and develop engineering project systems and subsystems as a member of a project team.

Deepen the understanding of products, customers, goals, organization, and business strategies, evaluating systems and processes, and identifying improvement needs. Develop and implement processes that improve manufacturing production and deliver quality outputs. Meet Schneider’s quality standards while maintaining working knowledge of relevant technologies and best practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Equipment Design
  • Design equipment using established design and drafting standards.
  • Develop new mechanisms and machine designs based on the needs of industry and current technologies.
  • Incorporate ancillary equipment into design projects.
  • Recommend improvements in the company’s offerings and work procedures utilizing the Action Request and EAR process.
  • Execute projects within established budget, schedules, and Quality Plans.
  • Identify issues and provide corrective actions to keep projects on track and within defined project scope.
  • Communicate designs with other areas of the company to allow for the efficient design, manufacture, and startup of the equipment.
  • Provide mechanical design direction through installation and startup in the field until the customer has accepted the system. Traveling onsite if deemed necessary.
• Communication
  • Communicate in a manner that assures clarity and understanding with both internal and external customers.
  • Attend all department and process driven meetings.
  • Contribute, as a member of a team of design professionals, to achieve project, department, and company goals.
  • Travel required may include field support for customers to ensure satisfactory operation of machines, vendor support, training and/or trade show support. Approximately 10-20%. Must maintain valid enhanced driver’s license and/or passport for travel.
  • Build professional skills through continued training, education, and networking events.

Education:

BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in a design-build manufacturing environment as a mechanical engineer.
• Advanced training/education in engineering, leadership and project management preferred.
• Microsoft technology and relevant design and life cycle management software.
• Travel required may include field support for customers to ensure satisfactory operation of machines, vendor support, training and/or trade show support. Approximately 10-20%. Must maintain valid enhanced driver’s license and/or passport for travel.
• Build professional skills through continued training, education and networking events.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

BENEFITS

• Medical/HSA/FSA
• Vision
• 401k
• Company paid Life and AD&D
• Optional Life Insurance

PHSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK REQUIREMENTS